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jeff_hill
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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
Totally get where you’re coming from - my place is a 1920s Craftsman and I’ve been down the same rabbit hole. Tried restoring the wavy glass and added magnetic storms (Indow style), which helped with drafts but yeah, con...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
Yeah, pine’s basically the king of drama when it comes to warping. I’ve had the same thing happen - one batch looked fine in the store, then twisted like crazy once it hit my garage for a week. Oak and maple are way more...
RE: Does Painting Old Aluminum Window Frames Actually Hold Up Over Time?
Yeah, you’re spot on - aluminum’s just stubborn when it comes to paint sticking long-term. I’ve tried all kinds of primers and “guaranteed” products, but honestly, half the battle is just keeping those frames sealed up t...
RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?
You nailed it. I’ve done both - hacked my way through repairs and also bit the bullet on a full sash rebuild. The labor on old windows is just nuts. Half the time, you’re paying someone to carefully pry out 90 years of p...
RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
I hear you on the dust - once you spot it, your eyes just go straight there every time the light hits. Drives me nuts. I actually started with just my hands and a microfiber, thinking it’d be faster, but ended up with wa...